2022 was a stellar year for hip-hop, but the untimely passing of Takeoff was its lowest point. Fans were dealt an unanticipated blow when the former Migos rapper was shot and killed by a stray bullet on November 1. What made the ordeal even more tragic was that the Southern trio’s run had to end so abruptly and without resolution between the members.
Early last year, the group was believed to have broken up after Offset was rumored to have slept with Quavo’s ex-girlfriend, Saweetie. The rift further widened when Quavo and Takeoff put out an album without Migos #3, Only Built for Infinity Links. The very next month, Takeoff passed away and just like that, any prospects of closure disappeared.
Quavo, who was present at the time of his nephew’s death, subsequently put out a single titled “Without You.” In it, he reminisces about his time with Takeoff and the memories they share. This past weekend, during the 65th annual Grammy Awards, the trap icon performed the tribute during the event’s In Memorium segment alongside the Maverick City Music choir. The ceremony was also notable for honoring the legacy of hip-hop, so remembering those who didn’t make it this far was a crucial aspect of it.
Soon after the show went off the air, TMZ reported that Quavo got into a backstage altercation with Offset for leaving him out of the performance. Though it’s no secret that the relationship between the cousins soured over the past year, this stoked the fire even further. The outlet alleged that the fight was rooted in Quavo blocking Offset from taking the stage with him despite the Recording Academy’s insistence.
Thankfully, Offset dispelled any speculation surrounding the incident immediately. Yesterday, the Georgia rapper took to Twitter to shut down the rumors. Though this isn’t a sign of the two resolving their issues, hearing him refer to Quavo as “my brother” has a disarming effect.
Offset Tweets About The TMZ Story
The hip-hop community is still recovering from the loss of Takeoff and the last thing we need is more fighting, especially between those closest to the deceased. Migos were arguably the biggest group in the world during the mid-to-late 2010s and their impact on the culture will never be forgotten. This is the time to honor Takeoff’s legacy; not bicker over it — the two remaining members of the Migos are seemingly privy to this despite the corrupting influence of tabloids.
“He never worried about titles, credit, or what man got the most shine, that wasn’t him. He didn’t care about none of that as long as we brought it back home to the family!” Quavo wrote in a statement about Takeoff last year. “I’m just proud be in your life. I’m proud to be ya UNCLE. I’m proud we saw the world and done things we couldn’t ever imagine together.”
Cover photo by Jørund Føreland Pedersen
